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⭐💖⭐🌹 Mini Kunafa 🌹⭐💖⭐ Video & Recipe Courtesy of Joyce Mrad @joyfulhomecooking https://www.instagram.com/joyfulhomecooking/?hl=en For the Kunafa crust •500 g kunafa or kataifi/kadaifi pastry frozen (thaw just slightly before using) •1 cup butter, melted For the Semolina Pudding •1 ½ cups milk •¾ cup heavy cream •3 tbsp sugar •3 tbsp semolina •1 tsp cornstarch •1 tsp water •1 tsp rosewater For the cheese filling •400 grams mozzarella cheese, shredded For the sugar syrup •2 1/2 cups granulated